Delaware Leadership Congress - Here's Where We WIN!

In partnership with Patriot Academy

Invest in Delaware Leadership Congress

...where courage is cultivated.

Your gift today allows us to host the Delaware Leadership Congress, a high-quality training for young aspiring leaders, ages 16-25.

In Partnership with Patriot Academy

INVEST IN DELAWARE LEADERSHIP CONGRESS

...where courage is cultivated

Your gift today allows us to host the Delaware Leadership Congress, a high-quality training for young aspiring leaders, ages 16-25.

THE Work we do – together

One person - well equipped and strategically placed - will take territory.

It takes intentionality to invest in future leaders, to train them how to stand on the truth with conviction, and to call them to lead with courage and integrity.

Using the legislative process as a backdrop, this three-day training program equips young people to lead in any arena.

Consider investing in Delaware Leadership Congress today with your tax-deductible gift.

Equipped to lead

Want to join as a student?

If you’re a Christ follower between the ages of 16-25 and you want to influence your generation to stand with courage for their faith, family, and freedom, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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"I was honored to speak to and express my deep appreciation for the DLC students' willingness to spend time developing their skills and knowledge. I encouraged them all to take these lessons back to their communities and become the leaders they are destined to be."

"Delaware Leadership Congress was truly a life changing experience for me ... I have learned amazing leadership principles and have also gained so much confidence. My knowledge about government and our role was extremely limited but DLC has ignited in me to fight for the heart of this nation. It's an experience I will never forget."

“At DE Leadership Congress, you will be provided with tools and resources for effectively communicating the truth, thinking through ideas critically, and defending your ideas for the purpose of changing hearts and minds - essentially, everything you would need to develop your God-given talents and help you confidently walk the path God is preparing for you.”

"Delaware Leadership Congress is the BEST short-term Christian Leadership program for youth and young adults. My son Andrew has participated for six years in a row, and this year, he was appointed and served as Speaker of the House. This program has had an outsized influence on his life and development, and I could not be more gratified and proud."

After a decade of cultivating young people, Delaware Leadership Congress Alumni are taking places of influence in their community.

4 year DLC Alum and Family Ministries Director at Berean Community Church, Timothy Venable, is pursuing a pastoral degree as he and his wife Julia lead his church’s youth ministry.

Brothers Rylind and Avery Brown, 2 year Alum, are small business owners, and the first DLC alumni to sponsor DFPC’s annual Leaders Summit.

6 year DLC Alum Jade Gillespie Malinky is the incoming Governor for the 2024 Academy July 10-12. Jade will be leading with the support of her new husband and DLC alumni, Sam Malinky.

7 year Alum Shawn McCullough served as DLC's first Delaware-elected Governor from 2018-2019, and a speaker at the DFPC Leaders Summit. Shawn works for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) while he pursues his law degree at Regent University. Shawn is now married and a new dad to his son Callum.

DLC students and sisters Naomi and Raina Busby traveled to Eswatini shortly after the 2023 DLC class to visit family. While there, they taught public speaking and debate to a middle school class.

Jake Rebsamen, 3 year DLC Alum and Lee graduate, presented a challenging message this month to over a hundred highschool students and faculty about the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

2022 DLC Governor Elias Gonzalez was elected to West Virginia Legislature, making him one of the youngest Delegates in West Virginia history.

2 year DLC Alum and Liberty University student Christian Hodges has already authored a book, titled “Don’t Give Up.” He has been interviewed multiple times on major media outlets representing the voice of GenZ.

Four years after writing a bill about protecting frozen embryos from destruction for the 2019 DLC legislative session, Ruth Houser went on write her thesis for her M.A. in Ethics, Theology, and Culture on the ethics of embryo adoption.

Your financial support helps us reach more young Christ-followers who want to stand with courage to influence their generation, and provide the best training opportunity in the country in assimilating young adults in the legislative process and practicing the courage it takes to influence in any arena. Give toward Delaware Leadership Congress here.

Delaware Strong Families is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Donations are tax-deductible.

Checks should be made payable to Delaware Strong Families and sent to:

P.O. Box 925

Seaford, DE 19973